ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to work on certain key details of a plan that you're almost ready to put into action. Critics have little to complain about.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be staring at the inevitable, but that's no reason not to speak your mind when given the chance. You can make a difference.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can get things done with remarkable efficiency, especially when those playing the same game are encountering unexpected difficulties.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to repeat yourself before you can be sure you have been heard. You may have to repeat yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can afford to be a little more aggressive when it comes to furthering your own private agenda. You know quite well where the line is.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're eager to see your problems evaporate, and they can do just that if you are willing to talk openly with those who can really help.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll come up against a formidable opponent right out of the gate. After a slow start, you'll be able to mount a challenge of your own.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You know the rules very well, and you know that some of them run counter to your notions of safety and effectiveness. What can you do?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's time for you to throw your hat into the ring and see if you are the one picked to lead others toward something new and exciting.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not want to negotiate with certain rivals or competitors, but that may be the only way to keep things moving forward at all.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's time to get back to basics, at least for a time. You'll realize that you've let certain situations get too complicated.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The issue is fairness, and you can do a great deal to make sure that those around you are treated exactly as they should be.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The more businesslike you can be, the better -- in all things, even those endeavors that you usually take quite personally.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have a way of saying things that can win the admiration of those who are not usually impressed by folks like you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're excited about what tomorrow brings, and with good reason -- but you mustn't neglect what today has to offer.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can prove to everyone involved that you're in the right place at the right time. Your contributions are evident and valuable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you hear is likely to be far more important than what you see -- or say. Keep your ears open and your mouth closed!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What appears before you from out of the blue is worthy of your careful study. It might propel you to a new position of prominence.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be disappointed that others haven't stepped up to do what you think is necessary, but perhaps you should do so yourself!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can keep a rival off balance throughout the day simply by sticking to your game plan -- which has been cleverly devised.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You don't want to get caught up in the blame game; focus on issues that can be understood and problems that can be solved.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your own freedom may be worth fighting for, but there are certain hazards that even you don't want to face directly right now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have your eyes on the prize, but you're not the only one. You're going to have to run the gauntlet before the trophy comes home with you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may need to go back to the drawing board and revise both your plan of attack and the tactics you will employ.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can discover something important about yourself and put it to good use almost immediately. Productivity is on the rise.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Time is of the essence, and you may feel as though there is simply not enough of it available to you. Efficiency is the key.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You seem to think that things are going to be stable and unchanging -- at least for now. Are you sure you're not deceiving yourself?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can give a rival a real run for his or her money. Surprises are in store when you pick up the pace!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to have a backup plan ready to go, just in case you are unable to complete your primary course of action.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- There is a very good reason for you to pick up the pace, even though you may feel as though you are being a bit too hasty as a result.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to travel farther than planned to equip yourself with the tools you need to address a current challenge.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can achieve your desired ends only through careful collaboration, but you may not be able to pick your team yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Things may be complicated by the fact that you do not feel as though you have a firm and stable footing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may feel as though you've been assigned a task for which you are not entirely suited, but you can surprise yourself and others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A loved one knows what you are capable of better than you do, perhaps. He or she is willing to give you the support you need. Just ask!